"Adjunct Faculty, Technical Communications"

Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Faculty, Technical Communications

Job Description Summary:

Responsible to prepare and deliver Technical Communications coursework in engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate ways that reflect a commitment to success equity, an understanding of culturally responsive teaching, and current knowledge of the teaching field. Meets professional standards for faculty in accordance with college policies and procedures.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare and teach courses in the field of Technical Communications, including Technical and Business Writing (ENGL 2311) to a multicultural student population based on the department's approved course learning outcomes, utilizing a variety of instructional strategies appropriate to the needs of community college students and the standards of the discipline.
• Evaluate student progress and provide clear, timely feedback reflecting program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
• Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.
• Remain current in the field of Technical Communications and applicable areas through a variety of professional development activities.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the department chair, dean, and/or associate vice chancellor, vice chancellor, executive vice chancellor.

Additional Duties

• Participate in department shared governance (additional compensation on hourly basis)

Technology

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
• Demonstrated proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard to develop and build course content and perform administrative duties (posting office hours, syllabi, etc.)

Required Education

For ENGL 2311 instructors, requirements include:

• Master's degree in Technical Communication or English; or
• Master's degree with 18 graduate hours in Technical Communication or English disciplines

For workforce courses (ETWR XXXX), minimum requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication or English; or
• Associate degree in Technical Communication and three (3) years non-teaching work experience

Other Requirements

• Ability and willingness to teach all modes of ENGL 2311 or ETWR sections, including: Classroom (LEC) and Hybrid (HYC) at all ACC campuses; as well as distance-learning courses (ONL/DLS)
• Experience with Blackboard CMS for facilitation of classroom and distance-learning classes and willingness to abide by minimum use standards of the college.

Qualities of a Successful Candidate

• Successful, demonstrated experience teaching ENGL 2311: Technical and Business Writing and other ETWR courses/subjects in the classroom and online
• Successful, demonstrated experience teaching the knowledge, skills, and abilities of technical writing in various content areas (e.g., social media, technical publications, etc.).
• Work experience in the Technical Communications field related to project management, mentorship, facilitating training, creating publications or eDocuments, etc

Application Requirements

1. Upload the following documents to your application:
   • Unofficial/copy of transcripts
   • Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Resume
   • Cover letter - explaining interest in the position
2. Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu.

Number of Openings:

5

Job Posting Close Date:

August 31, 2026